Harvest robots are proving capable of cutting truss tomatoes, although crop characteristics and growing conditions are ...

Mitchell Yerxa says he couldn’t be more pleased with his 2018 processing-tomato season. As harvesters made their way through one of his fields near Williams, Yerxa said he was looking at an average ...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KMBC) — Weeks of heavy rain and high humidity this summer have taken a toll on tomato crops across Kansas and Missouri, leaving some farmers short on supply. “Tomato season for ...

One heavy rain or a single round with the hose could be the thing that ruins your tomato crop. Any amount of water that falls directly onto the plant's leaves can carry fungal spores that could lead ...

WINTERS -- On the heels of a record-breaking heatwave, an atmospheric river brought rain to the Bay Area. But for farmers in the Central Valley, this extreme weather is creating all kinds of problems, ...

While some tomatoes are better for certain dishes than others, we don’t discriminate when it comes to this summer crop. While drip-down-your-face farmers' market heirloom and beefsteak tomatoes ...

Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding plants to grow, but achieving a bountiful harvest takes knowledge and effort. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, understanding the key steps to ...

For at least the next month, fresh salsa, caprese salads and BLTs are going be pretty hard to make. Thanks to the cold temperatures that decided to make a southern tour this winter, the tomato crop ...

If your tomato crop isn't all you hoped it would be, let’s look at what issues might be in play and how to deal with them. Tomatoes suffer from many diseases caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi that ...